Staff Reporter THE Namibian Navy added ceremonial prestige and public engagement to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, with a series of parades, ship tours and a high-level reception aboard one of its vessels during the coastal event held from 28 April to 3 May in Lüderitz. …
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Namibian Navy — military maritime service that hosts regional competitions, receives foreign naval advisors, and contributes to national events.
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- May 2026
… Extreme Eagles responded emphatically to earlier inconsistencies, thrashing Namibian Navy 74-30 in a one-sided encounter. …
NCS set early pace in MTC Netball Premier League- April 2026
… This season’s league will feature 12 teams, namely Afrocat Lions, Eastern Chiefs, Extreme Eagles, NDF Mighty Gunners, Namibian Correctional Service, Namibian Navy, Okamwandi United, Khomas Nampol, Smart Girls, Tigers, Unam Ogongo and Wanderers. …
Defending champions NCS confident …MTC NNPL season looms… Efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Namibian Police and Navy were highlighted as key to addressing these risks. …
President assesses maritime monitoring efforts- March 2026
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games, with the South African Navy finishing second and the Tanzanian Navy taking third place. …
Namibian Navy wins SADC Naval Pentathlon GamesStaff Reporter THE Namibian Navy has officially opened the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay, bringing together sailors from several regional navies to compete in a series of demanding maritime and athletic events. …
Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis Bay… Mbala urged a united response involving the regional governor, police, navy, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, and traditional leaders. …
Fish stocks collapse in Zambezi… The four newly promoted teams will now compete alongside established sides such as Namibia Correctional Service, Otjozondjupa Nampol, Unam Ogongo Netball Club, Afrocat Lions, Namibian Navy, Tigers, Eastern Chiefs and Extreme in the upcoming Premier League season. …
Four clinch netball promotions- February 2026
… Warrant Officer (Class II) Nghiloloka Alvina, Electrical Supervisor of the Namibian Ship Brukkaros, received the Outstanding Navy Personnel Certificate for exemplary commitment to technical and professional development. …
Navy personnel honoured for excellence in Brazilian-led training- January 2026
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Navy has formally appointed Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni as the new Commander Naval Operations (CNO), with Navy Commander Rear Admiral Sacheus Randy !Gonteb handing over the authority at a ceremony held on Friday at Naval Base P.N. …
Pandeni appointed new Navy operations chief
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Namibian Navy adds pageantry to 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
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The Namibian Navy contributed ceremonial elements to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April to 3 May), including Navy Brass Band parades, public ship tours of the NS Elephant, and a cocktail reception aboard the vessel attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi and other dignitaries.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Thursday 7 May
Namibian Navy adds pageantry to 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
The Namibian Navy contributed ceremonial elements to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April to 3 May), including Navy Brass Band parades, public ship tours of the NS Elephant, and a cocktail reception aboard the vessel attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi and other dignitaries.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 6 May
NCS leads MTC Netball Premier League after three unbeaten games
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
NCS confident ahead of 2026 MTC netball season
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.
28 April 2026 · New Era →
Saturday 25 April
President visits fisheries monitoring centre in Walvis Bay
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources' regional office in Walvis Bay to assess the Vessel Monitoring System, a satellite-based tool used to track licensed fishing vessels and combat illegal fishing. The system has enabled detection and arrest of vessels violating fisheries laws over 14 years, though officials briefed the President on challenges including high maintenance costs, legal framework gaps, and emerging maritime crimes.
25 April 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 16 March
Namibian Navy wins SADC Naval Pentathlon Games
The Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded SADC Naval Pentathlon Games held in Walvis Bay, with South Africa second and Tanzania third. The three-day competition brought together naval personnel from the three nations to compete in various sporting disciplines aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and camaraderie among SADC navies.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 13 March
Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis Bay
The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 9 March
Fish stocks depleting rapidly in Zambezi River system
Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Four netball clubs secure promotions to Premier League
Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 February
Namibian Navy personnel honoured for Brazilian-led training excellence
The Commander of Naval Operations and the head of the Brazilian Naval Advisory Mission (BRAZMAN) have awarded certificates of recognition to Warrant Officer Nghiloloka Alvina and the Namibian Ship Brandan Simbwaye for outstanding performance during training and advisory activities in the second half of 2025. BRAZMAN provides military, technical and administrative support to the Namibian Navy under a longstanding Naval Cooperation Agreement between Namibia and Brazil.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 16 January
Pandeni appointed new Namibian Navy operations commander
Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni has been formally appointed as the new Commander Naval Operations for the Namibian Navy at a ceremony on Friday. He replaces Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Erastus Lazarus, who has been appointed Deputy Navy Commander after serving in the role since November 2021.
16 January 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 4 January
Russian warships dock at Walvis Bay en route to naval exercise
Two Russian Navy vessels stopped in Walvis Bay from 28 to 31 December for resupply while heading to a multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coast in January 2026 involving Russia, China and Iran. The port call was the third by Russian warships to Namibia in two years and included official engagements with Namibian defence leadership.
4 January 2026 · Informanté →